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Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor

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Central open plan living space
Open plan social kitchen with views through the round window
Front view of Coach house and car parking space
Open plan kitchen/Dining area
Open plan sitting room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Newton Abbot, England
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Higher Knowle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Powderham Castle
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor

We have converted our historic 19th Century former Coach House into a beautiful, spacious and very comfortable two bedroomed holiday let. The perfect getaway for a family or couple looking for some peace and quiet amidst outstanding natural beauty. The Grade 2 listed property has its own private south west facing garden, contained within our 17th century walled garden. Inside, the property is light and spacious, occupying the entire top floor of the building with beautiful original timber beams throughout. Built of local solid granite, the entrance to the building is via the ground floor through the old stalls and original tack room and up a wooden staircase. The open plan central living space incorporates the kitchen, dining and living room, with a door leading directly onto the garden outside (via a couple of steps). A large glazed opening in the central roof space gives extra light and beautiful views of the trees. The kitchen is brand new and well equipped with a full size fridge freezer, electric fan oven, dishwasher and double butler sink, with views through our round window to the trees beyond. Two bedrooms occupy each end of the central living space. The master bedroom has a king size bed, with ensuite bathroom containing a shower and full sized bath. The second bedroom has two single beds and an ensuite shower room. The property has super fast broadband connection. We have a DVD player/ screen and a library of DVD's, aswell as a selection of board games, books, guides and maps of local interest. Outside in the courtyard there is parking available for one car (we can accommodate two by arrangement). We also have a ping pong table on the ground floor which guests are welcome to use! Our house is adjacent to the property, where we live with our two children aged 12 and 15. We are located in the village of Lustleigh, one of the prettiest villages on Dartmoor with a village shop and excellent pub, it is an idyllic spot with numerous beautiful walks in all directions - some from the front door. Dartmoor National park is one of the UK's last great wildernesses. 368 square miles of heather clad moorland, rushing rivers and obscure stone tors shaping the wide open landscape. Rolling valleys, waterfalls, well trodden paths, ancient forests and beautiful ruins in abundance. A host of outdoor activities are available including wild swimming, hiking, horse riding, caving canoeing, tennis, golf etc..

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
One small well behaved dog by prior agreement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not charge a cleaning fee, but ask guests to leave as they find to keep costs down for all.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ugbrooke House & Park and Castle Drogo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Stover Country Park. Higher Knowle and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.
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Newton Abbot, England

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Higher Knowle - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Powderham Castle - 45 min drive - 35.9 km
  • University of Exeter - 46 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Princess Theatre - 51 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 26 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cromwell Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pottery Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Claycutters Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Retreat Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor on 10 December 2021 start from NZ$392, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Higher Knowle, Becky Falls and Dartmoor National Park. Arts & Craft Chapel and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful spot to explore Dartmoor

A very well presented & comfortable coach house on the edge of pretty Luscombe Village.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Great experience from start to finish. Helen was very helpful and took on board her suggestion of “The Horse” pub for amazing pizza lunch. Property was great - all home comforts provided. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home and location

Really stunning renovated barn, very clean and everything you need for a comfortable stay, towels, shower gel, etc. Helen was lovely, loads of communication in advance with check in details and directions. Stunning location just 10 mins walk to the village. Would highly recommend.
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8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property in beautiful location

Very well presented coach house conversion situated in a beautiful location, we would certainly recommend. The interior is designed to a very high standard, and kept spotlessly clean. There is also a lovely secluded garden to enjoy. The property is very well positioned to allow exploration of Dartmoor, but close enough for trips to the coast. The hosts were very friendly and nice without being at all intrusive. Minor points to be aware of were lack of washing machine . The kitchen contained only the bare minimum. And there is a very narrow entrance to the driveway . That said, these little things will not stop us from returning.
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10/10 Excellent

James H.

Fantastic coach house conversion

A great spring board from which to explore the the South Devon beaches or the Dartmoor, Lustleigh itself a hidden gem, with great local walks. The coach house itself is a lovely cozy retreat, converted to a high spec and well appointed. After a day walking , great to return to either to rustle up a meal and chill, or to take a stroll down to the village pub for a bite. We haven't been in Devon for years and are already contemplating our next "staycation" - Lustleigh and the Coach house being at the top of our list of places to stay.

About the host

Hosted by Helen Melland

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My name is Helen, I am an artist and I live in Dartmoor National Park with my husband Simon, who runs an architectural practice, and our two children Maisie and Frank, 13 and 16. We moved here from London in 2008 for a complete change of lifestyle and plenty of space.

Why they chose this property

The landscape here is stunningly beautiful and unspoilt - a very inspiring and peaceful place to be. Ancient, wild and unpolluted, Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wilderness in the UK. There are incredible walking opportunities as well many other outer activities including horseriding, wild swimming, canoeing, caving, cycling, tennis, golf etc.. There are several National Trust properties in the vicinity, and interesting local towns to explore. The nearest beaches are about 40 minutes away. Lustleigh itself is one of the most picturesque villages on the moor with a good pub, shop, tearooms and community apple orchard with playground. A beautiful walk through the fields and over a stream takes you directly from the property to the heart of the village. There are many other pretty villages and towns locally, and some interesting National Trust properties.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with and bought a very historic set of buildings that date back to the early 14th century, in need of complete renovation! The Grade 2 listed Coach House is the last of these renovations. It was originally built around 1830 as a stable for the old Manor House here in Lustleigh - with cart bays, hayloft and groom's accommodation. It is a handsome and characterful building with many historic features which we wanted to preserve as fully as possible. You enter the property through the downstairs cobbled stalls, along through the tack room where the groom lit his fire and hung up his saddlery. Upstairs in the former hayloft we wanted to keep an open plan feel - the original roof beams are exposed throughout the length of the property. We were keen for it to feel cosy and luxurious, and so we installed underfloor heating throughout, which keeps the whole apartment super toasty. The overall effect is of all the modern conveniences in an authentic and sensitive historic conversion. We have top speed broadband but we also have some carefully preserved authentic nineteenth century graffiti!

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